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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 441.80 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 441.80 and 116.48 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 441.80 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/441.80 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 441.80 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 51,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,460.86/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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